DistancesMelbourne - Sydney..................................1000km |
Getting AroundMelbourne's comprehensive network of public transport consists of one of the worlds most extensive tramway systems, electric suburban railways and urban buses. A free city-circle tram operates for the many tourists and passes many city sights. Other tram routes can reach out to South Yarra and Toorak and down St Kilda Road to St. Kilda. This tram runs every 10 minutes from 1000 to 1800.The principal railway station is Flinders Street and most trains travel the underground loop which circles the city centre with useful stops at Flagstaff, Museum, Parliament and Spencer Street. Frequent buses link the airport and Spencer Street station downtown. A pass has been made available which can be used on trams, buses and trains in Melbourne. For the three zones of Melbourne the costs are; daily $9.40, weekly $38.40 and monthly $131.00. These tickets can be used as many times as required for the specific time period purchased.
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How To Get ThereMelbourne Airport at Tullamarine, 22 kilometres north west of the city, services both domestic and international flights and there are always connections running to other state capitals. Greyhound Pioneer and McCafferty's are the main bus companies operating to Melbourne. V-Line operates a network of inter city express trains and luxury coaches right across the state. International and domestic flights service Melbourne and there are frequent rail links to all Australian capitals. Melbourne has a highly efficient public transport system comprising trains, buses and the world-famous trams. |